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The Half-Ton class regatta scene in Norway is expanding, with 35 boats currently registered for the upcoming Hankø International Regatta.▶ 0:34 The fleet includes a mix of modern and classic designs, with the latter defined by standard keels and a minimum 135 per cent overlapping genoa.▶ 2:42 International participation has grown, featuring teams from France, Belgium, Iceland, the United States, and Sweden.▶ 0:34 While Norway remains the primary hub for Half-Ton activity with over 30 active boats, organisers are exploring a potential cup event in Marstrand for 2028.▶ 2:22 Competitive campaigns require significant investment, with top-tier sail inventories costing between 250,000 and 300,000 NOK.▶ 3:31 To maintain year-round activity, the local fleet conducts winter Sunday regattas in Grimsaug, often coordinating with the Redningsselskapet to break thin ice.▶ 7:12 Participants manage freezing conditions by using older sails, covering winches to prevent icing, and occasionally using engine compartment heaters.▶ 6:16

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